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Sinclair Broadcast Group

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If you value journalism don't ever work here - News Producer Sinclair Broadcast Group Employee Review

1.0
Jul 21, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Decent benefits. That's it. Seriously. That's it. There is absolutely no other reason in the world to work for this company.

Cons

The company is extremely conservative and doesn't hide it at all. They force you to run their own badly produced, skewed and prejudiced content over your own. Everything you've ever read or seen about Sinclair is just the tip of the iceberg. During election season, we were even emailed what Trump quotes must run in what hour of television - that's the extent of the micromanaging and bias. The managers are just puppets of the company, trying to keep corporate happy. They won't stand up or support their own employees in any way. They know nothing about the markets in which they work. And they don't allow any market to look or be diverse. Every Sinclair station is slowly made to be a carbon copy of the others.

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Cons

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Sinclair Broadcast Group Response
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We appreciate you leaving a review and for your hard work during your time with us. We are pleased to hear that you had such a great experience at Sinclair and enjoyed the leadership and positive workplace culture that we strive to provide all of our valued team members. If you have more you would ever like to share about your time with us, please do not hesitate to reach out to employment@sbgtv.com
1.0
Jul 11, 2026
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Pros

None that I can think of.

Cons

In my experience, Sinclair has consistently expected employees to absorb significantly increased workloads without providing compensation that reflects those additional responsibilities. Operators are routinely asked to manage the work that would traditionally be distributed among multiple positions, while compensation has failed to keep pace with either the scope of the role or the rising cost of living. Annual wage adjustments have not meaningfully reflected inflation, resulting in a steady decline in employees' purchasing power despite increased expectations and operational demands. This has created an environment where dedication and expanded responsibilities are met with minimal financial recognition. I am also deeply concerned by the company's apparent strategy of shifting Media Operations Center (MOC) functions overseas in pursuit of lower labor costs. While organizations certainly have the right to pursue cost efficiencies, doing so at the expense of experienced domestic employees sends a clear message about where the company's priorities lie. From my perspective, this approach prioritizes short-term cost reduction over employee retention, institutional knowledge, and long-term operational excellence. It reflects a business philosophy that places financial savings ahead of investing in the people who have consistently delivered the work required to keep operations running successfully.

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